Top 10 Die Spacers and Lubricants in Dentistry

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Table 1: Comparison of Die Spacers and Lubricants Based on Features Related to Digits and Numbers

ItemPackage QuantitySizeCoating ThicknessViscosity
Surfactant/Debubblizer – Hager WorldwideN/AN/AN/AN/A
Mold Release Silicon Spray1/PkgN/AN/AN/A
Patterson® Debubblizer and Wax Pattern Cleaner – Patterson Dental SupplyN/AN/AN/AN/A
Masque™ Silicone Lubricant, 2.5 oz Tube1/Pkg2.5 ozN/AN/A
Moldent Buffing Agent – Red, 1 lb Bar1/Pkg1 lbN/AN/A
Silicone Emulsion – Keystone IndustriesN/AN/AN/ALow
Polishing Fabulustre – 1/Pkg – Dixon Inc1/PkgN/AN/AN/A
Rubber-Sep® Release Agent – TaubN/AN/A12 micronsN/A
Multi-Sep Separating Medium – GC America IncN/AN/AN/AVery low
Die-Eez Lubricant – American Dental Supply – A.D.S. IncN/AN/AN/AN/A

Table 2: Comparison of Die Spacers and Lubricants Based on Important Features and Other Things

ItemPurposeOdorToxicityCompatible Materials
Surfactant/Debubblizer – Hager WorldwideReducing surface tension and eliminating voids or bubbles when pouring stone modelsN/AN/Aalginate, rubber base or silicone
Mold Release Silicon SprayCreating a thin releasing film specifically used when making impressionsOdorlessNontoxicN/A
Patterson® Debubblizer and Wax Pattern Cleaner – Patterson Dental SupplyEliminating bubbles and reducing surface tension of waxesN/AN/AN/A
Masque™ Silicone Lubricant, 2.5 oz TubeKeeping acrylic from bonding to the teethOdorlessNontoxicOral tissue
Moldent Buffing Agent – Red, 1 lb BarEliminating fine scratches and giving the highest luster to acrylics and previous metalsN/AN/AAcrylics and precious metals
Silicone Emulsion – Keystone IndustriesProducing smooth, accurate, bubble-free surfaces on all impression materials and modelsN/AN/AAll impression materials and models
Polishing Fabulustre – 1/Pkg – Dixon IncBringing a high-luster to precious and decorative metalsNot dustyN/APrecious and decorative metals
Rubber-Sep® Release Agent – TaubCreating a peelable film. Acting as a die spacer, release agent, and separator for acrylic restorationsN/AN/AAcrylic restorations
Multi-Sep Separating Medium – GC America IncA universal separating agent for multiple applications in today’s dental laboratoriesN/AN/AWax, stone, composite, and acrylic resins
Die-Eez Lubricant – American Dental Supply – A.D.S. IncA die lubricant that flows smoothly, covering any type of surfaceN/AN/AAll types of dies

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1. Surfactant/Debubblizer – Hager Worldwide

Surfactant/debubblizer - hager worldwide

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This Surfactant/Debubblizer is ideal for reducing surface tension and eliminating voids or bubbles when pouring stone models. It can be used on any impression materials including: alginate, rubber base or silicone.

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2. Mold Release Silicon Spray

Mold release silicon spray

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Silicon Mold Release Spray creates a thin releasing film specifically used when making impressions.

  • Nongreasy
  • Clear
  • Odorless
  • Nonflammable and nontoxic

Package Quantity: 1/Pkg


3. Patterson® Debubblizer and Wax Pattern Cleaner

Patterson® debubblizer and wax pattern cleaner - patterson dental supply

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Patterson® Debubblizer and Wax Pattern Cleaner eliminates bubbles and reduces surface tension of waxes.

  • Formulated for investment to flow evenly over the wax pattern
  • Produces castings with a satin smooth finish
  • Can be painted on, sprayed on or used as a dip

4. Masque™ Silicone Lubricant

Masque™ silicone lubricant, 2. 5 oz tube

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Masque™ Silicone Lubricant is insoluable in the patient’s mouth and keeps acrylic from bonding to the teeth.

  • Unaffected by monomers
  • Does not run
  • It is odorless, nonoily and completely compatible with oral tissue
  • It can be applied wheneber a lubricant or coating agent is required

Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 2.5 oz Tube


5. Moldent Buffing Agent – Red

Moldent buffing agent – red, 1 lb bar

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Moldent Buffing Agent eliminates fine scratches and gives the highest luster to acrylics and previous metals.

Color: Buff/Red
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 1 lb Bar


6. Silicone Emulsion – Keystone Industries

Silicone emulsion - keystone industries

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Silicone Emulsion is a wetting agent that produces smooth, accurate, bubble-free surfaces on all impression materials and models.


7. Polishing Fabulustre – Dixon Inc

Polishing fabulustre – 1/pkg - dixon inc

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Polishing Fablustre is used to bring a high-luster to precious and decorative metals.

  • Removes light scratches
  • Greaseless, dry, not dusty
  • Fast and easy clean up with little or no residue

8. Rubber-Sep® Release Agent – Taub

Rubber-sep® release agent - taub

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Rubber-Sep® Release Agent is a latex liquid that creates a peelable film. It acts as a die spacer, release agent and separator for acrylic restorations.

  • Creates a 12 micron coating
  • Acts as a thermal barrier as the resin cures
  • Makes cured resin easier to remove
  • Protects tweezers from acid rust
  • Makes other die spacers peelable

9. Multi-Sep Separating Medium – GC America Inc

Multi-sep separating medium - gc america inc

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Multi-Sep Separating Medium is a universal separating agent for multiple applications in today’s dental laboratories.

  • Features a very low viscosity and leaves no residue on the model
  • Can be used to separate wax, stone and both composite and acrylic resins

10. Die-Eez Lubricant – American Dental Supply

Die-eez lubricant – american dental supply - a. D. S. Inc

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  • The textbook die lubricant
  • Recommended for all types of dies
  • Flows smoothly, covering any type of surface

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